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California is letting more drivers add their license and ID card to their phones. Here’s how
The California Department of Motor Vehicles, long synonymous with slow lines and bureaucracy — immortalized by the sloths of the Department of Mammal Vehicles in Disney’s “Zootopia” — is expanding its digital services. Last week, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 169, expanding its mobile driver’s license pilot program, which allows Californians to securely add…
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Polling favors Susan Collins’ newest challenger
Former Maine Senate President Troy Jackson has surged into the lead against incumbent Republican Sen. Susan Collins, according to a University of New Hampshire poll released Wednesday. Jackson leads Collins 49 percent to 46 percent, a three-point advantage, just outside the margin of error, according to WGME. The result represents a stunning reversal for Collins,…
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‘Laughably weak’: GOP’s criminal referral against Jack Smith dismissed as ‘meaningless’
The House Judiciary Committee is referring former Special Counsel Jack Smith for criminal prosecution, but analysts are dismissing it. On Wednesday, Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) alleged that Smith “knowingly made false statements” and referred him to the Department of Justice for prosecution. Jordan, the chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, alleged in a letter to…
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Cracker Barrel closing remaining locations of sister restaurant as food chain restructures
Cracker Barrel is selling restaurant properties and exiting its Maple Street Biscuit Company business as it works to cut debt and improve profits. The Southern country-themed chain said Monday it sold the Maple Street brand and assets tied to 35 locations to Biscuit Belly LLC. Cracker Barrel will close the remaining 16 Maple Street restaurants.…
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Bari Weiss’ CBS struggles deepen as key show records worst ratings ever: report
Bari Weiss‘ struggles at CBS have deepened as a key news program has recorded its worst ratings ever, per reports. According to reporting by Mediaite, CBS Mornings saw the lowest-rated week in the history of the program and a rough July. The bad ratings mark a new low for Weiss’ rocky tenure as the editor-in-chief…
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‘It looked good.’ Dodgers encouraged by Shohei Ohtani bullpen session after knee injury
PHILADELPHIA — Shohei Ohtani wrapped up long toss in the Citizens Bank Park outfield Wednesday afternoon, turned and headed for the two-story bullpen stairs. Ohtani had initially been scheduled to take the mound for the DodgersWednesday against the Phillies. But, with the date of his next pitching start up in the air, his bullpen session still drew…
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Will Ferrell Recalls Chance Encounter With ‘Very Intimidating’ Gene Hackman on ‘The Royal Tenenbaums’ Set
Will Ferrell shared he once “briefly” met legendary actor Gene Hackman, who he described as “very intimidating.” The comedic actor opened up about his chance encounter with the two-time Academy Award winner while promoting his new Netflix show, “The Hawk,” alongside co-star Luke Wilson. The pair played a round of “Was I In This Movie?”…
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Amish Shah wins Dem primary in battleground Arizona House race
Former state Rep. Amish Shah won the crowded Democratic primary for Arizona’s 1st District on Wednesday, defeating an establishment pick and other well-funded candidates for the battleground seat. The district, which President Donald Trump carried by just three points in 2024, is one of Democrats’ top pickup opportunities this cycle — and the tight primary…
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Dalton Rushing snapped out of a slump during Dodgers’ win over Phillies
PHILADELPHIA — Dodgers catcher Dalton Rushing fought to end his skid. He held up on a curveball from Phillies right-hander Aaron Nola that clipped the bottom of the strike zone. He fouled off a changeup. And he stayed disciplined as Nola tried to get him to chase a fastball up and two breaking balls in the dirt.…
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Pennsylvania woman jailed for stealing $1.7M in FEMA funds as DHS cracks down on agency fraud
A Pennsylvania woman who defrauded the federal government out of $1.7 million in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funds in the wake of Hurricane Ida was sentenced to five years in prison, the Justice Department said Wednesday as the Trump administration continues its effort to crack down on fraud. Jasmine Williams, 34, of Plymouth Meeting,…